The average train between Cardiff and Le Mans takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Le Mans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Le Mans. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Le Mans at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Le Mans station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Cardiff to Le Mans train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Le Mans train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Le Mans station.
Book your Cardiff to Le Mans train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Le Mans is 456.7 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Le Mans via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 7h 36m.